The most common type of poultry farm raises chickens. Chickens may be farmed for their eggs or meat. Chicken farmers are in charge of making sure their coops are regularly cleaned of all fecal matter to reduce the risk of spreading disease among the chickens. They also make sure that the chickens have fresh feed and water in the morning. Farmers will take a walk through the chicken coops a few times a day for two reasons: they want the chickens to become accustomed to people and it allows the farmer to check for any chickens that seem sick or injured. They also ensure that the ventilation and temperature of the coop is at an ideal level for the chickens.

Some chickens may spend their whole lives in a warehouse. Here, they are fed, watered, and then shipped to the production plant for slaughter. On some farms, chickens are classified as free range, which means they are free to roam outside in an enclosed space like a field. Both habitats have their advantages and disadvantages. 

In the past few years, there has been an increase in demand for ethically farmed poultry, which includes adequate health care and enough space to roam where the chickens can interact with each other, perch, and peck at objects they find interesting. It’s important that chickens are able to express their normal behaviour. Many poultry consumers no longer want to support large commercial farms that overcrowd the birds or mistreat them.